Jane, the proprietary of Eagle Harbor Book Company, shares a hefty list of current titles perfect for avid readers, gardeners, cooks--and even some ideas for the hard-to-shop-for.

Kitsap Public Health District, Kitsap County, Kitsap Mental Health Servies, and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health recently convened a workshop among many area organizations and agencies aimed at alleviating social isolation and loneliness. Jessica Guidry, with Kitsap Public Health, and Jason Doty, with Kitsap County Aging and Long Term Care, join us to talk about forging local solutions to this epidemic.

Related info: Kitsap Aging and Long Term Care can be reached locally at 360-337-5700 or toll free 800-562-6418. Additional information on their programs and other community resources can be found on their website: http://www.agingkitsap.com/.

Surgeon General's Advisory can be found here: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/05/03/new-surgeon-general-advisory-raises-alarm-about-devastating-impact-epidemic-loneliness-isolation-united-states.html

Grace Church is offering to support young people’s work for climate justice. Applications are now open for youth grades 8-12 to seek funding–and the financial support also comes with hands on coaching!

Related link: https://gracehere.org/cjy

Ashley Riley presents an overview of her exploration of Bainbridge Island cemeteries and her work to uncover and share the stories of the people buried there.

Related links

https://www.facebook.com/theashleyriley

https://www.findagrave.com/